Digital Procurement Transformation Lead (AI, Automation & Source-to-Pay)

Agropur; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement

Flexible remote work

Insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Lead, Digital Procurement Transformation to drive the adoption of technology, AI, and automation across end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes from sourcing to payment. You will collaborate with Procurement, IT, Data & Analytics, and Finance to modernize operations.

The role blends strategy with hands-on delivery, defining vision for ERP and procurement platforms, leading tool selection, governance, and KPI-driven value realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, transformation, or analytics.
• 5+ years leading large-scale technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay.
• Hands-on experience with AI, automation, or applied data.
• Proficiency with SAP, Coupa, or similar tools.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (strong asset).
• Excellent analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Experience in change management.
• Bilingual (French/English).
• Experience in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the digital procurement and AI strategy.
• Build an ambitious Source-to-Pay transformation roadmap.
• Act as SME on market trends (AI, automation, digital tools).
• Own the vision for ERP, sourcing, CLM, supplier risk management, P2P.
• Lead selection, implementation, and optimization of tools.
• Maximize the value of platforms such as SAP, Coupa, or equivalents.
• Define and track KPIs related to digital and AI initiatives.
• Quantify gains: cost, efficiency, lead times, risk reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement through data and user feedback.
• Support global teams in adopting tools.
• Develop digital and AI capabilities.
• Influence leaders and act as a strategic advisor.
• Establish governance for data, tools, and AI solutions.
• Collaborate with external partners to drive innovation.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Transformation leadership

Analytics

AI, automation

Source-to-Pay

Change management

Bilingual (French/English)

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, IT, or related field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Job Type:

Regular.

People are at the heart of our success.

Our culture fosters collaboration, transparency, and accountability to drive value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

Rigor, discipline, and professionalism are essential to delivering sustainable results.

As a Lead, Digital Procurement Transformation, you will play a key role in evolving our Procurement function by driving the adoption of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence.

You will work at the intersection of Procurement, IT, Data & Analytics, and Finance to modernize end-to-end processes—from sourcing to payment.

Your objective: generate measurable value, improve efficiency, and enable smarter business decisions.

A structured work environment:

• Vacation entitlement based on years of service recognition
• Flexible remote work
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Annual bonus
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Salary grade 007: $118,000 to $147,500 (base salary will be determined based on education, experience, training, and role-related competencies)

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

Strategy & Innovation

• Define and lead the digital procurement and AI strategy
• Build an ambitious Source-to-Pay transformation roadmap
• Act as a subject matter expert and thought leader on market trends (AI, automation, digital tools)
  Technology & Platforms
• Own the vision for key systems (ERP, sourcing, CLM, supplier risk management, P2P)
• Lead selection, implementation, and optimization of tools
• Maximize the value of platforms such as SAP, Coupa, or equivalents
  Value Creation
• Define and track KPIs related to digital and AI initiatives
• Quantify gains: cost, efficiency, lead times, risk reduction
• Drive continuous improvement through data and user feedback
  Adoption & Change Management
• Support global teams in adopting tools
• Develop digital and AI capabilities
• Influence leaders and act as a strategic advisor
• Governance & Collaboration
• Establish governance for data, tools, and AI solutions
• Collaborate with external partners to drive innovation

Expected qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, IT, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, transformation, or analytics
• 5+ years leading large-scale technology initiatives
• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay
• Hands-on experience with AI, automation, or applied data
• Proficiency with SAP, Coupa, or similar tools
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (strong asset)
• Excellent analytical skills and data-driven mindset
• Experience in change management
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Experience in a global environment

Why this role is unique

• You build, influence, and modernize a critical function
• You combine strategy, technology, and tangible impact
• You work on high-visibility, enterprise-wide initiatives
• You directly contribute to performance and value creation

A role for those who take their work seriously and deliver consistently.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.